Taos School District
School District · Taos, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,919
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,919
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#26 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,919
$1,052 vs New Mexico median
District size
2,234 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
About Taos
Taos is a Taos, New Mexico school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,234 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $17,919 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Taos is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Arroyo Del Norte Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Taos students show an average math proficiency of 24.2% and ELA proficiency of 40.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Taos, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Taos with test data.
Schools in Taos
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Taos
- Total Enrollment
- 2,234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 187
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Taos?
Taos has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Taos?
The average composite rating for Taos is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Taos?
Taos spends $17,919 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taos?
The average student-teacher ratio in Taos is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Taos?
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary is the highest-rated school in Taos with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Taos?
Across schools in Taos with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Taos compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Taos has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Taos with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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